Grand Lake Wedding Venues

The Wild Bear Tavern

Mountain side wedding venue
5 out of 5 stars and 7 reviews
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Grand Lake, CO
Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park, Western Slope
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions

About this venue

Vendor
Sherry Oliver
GENERAL MANAGER
Typically responds within 24h
The Wild Bear Tavern is a charming wedding venue located in Grand Lake, CO, inside our beautiful Gateway Inn. Nestled near the Rocky Mountain Nation Park, this venue is surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and bright blue skies. It is an ideal place for couples hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life to celebrate their love story with their loved ones. The Wild Bear Tavern has a selection of event spaces for you to choose from. You can exchange vows in a beautiful outdoor ceremony overlooking the mountains. Guests can witness you say I do beneath delicate market lighting and romantic draping. After you exchange vows, you can retreat to the Wild Bear Tavern, which offers the best views of Mount Baldy, Shadow Mountain Lake, and surrounding mountainside areas. The indoor space is warm and inviting, featuring exposed wooden beams and rustic furniture. Large windows pool natural light throughout the space, while unique lights bring an element of fun and charm to the room. Guests are welcome to mingle and relax on the outdoor patio, taking in the scenery and fresh mountain air. The Wild Bear Tavern team would be honored to help bring your vision to life. They offer an impressive catering menu that features international cuisine, sandwiches, pizza, cocktails, and delicious desserts to make your day even sweeter. Service staff can happily look after you and your guests, so all you have to worry about is spending quality time with the people you love. The team would be delighted to be a part of your magical day. Be sure to check out the gallery for an exclusive 360° Virtual Tour!
Veteran-owned Business
27+ years in business
Speaks Albanian, English, Romanian, Spanish
Medium team (11-20 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Hotel
Loft
Mountain
Park
Restaurant
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
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Destination Wedding Planning
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Meet the team
  • Vendor
    Sherry Oliver
    General Manager
    Our team consists of many individuals who help us to become one of Grand County's favorite venue location and Sherry has been the glue of our organization. She works tirelessly, behind the scenes ensure that every detail is perfect for each event.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
7 reviews
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The Wild Bear Tavern garners glowing reviews from multiple clients who praise the venue's professionalism, warmth, and exceptional service. From the seamless communication and helpful staff, particularly Sherry, to the delicious food and welcoming atmosphere, guests express utmost satisfaction with their experiences, including weddings, client events, and personal gatherings. The stunning Colorado backdrop, top-notch catering, and accommodating staff members, such as Tracy and Sheri, contribute to its reputation as a picturesque and highly recommended wedding venue, making it a top choice for any special event.
AvatarM
9/08/2025
The Wild Bear Tavern was fantastic to work with. I planned a destination wedding- the wedding took place on the patio and the reception in The Den. Due to living out of state the...
arrangements were made via email and phone conversations. Staff is fantastic and the food was delicious. They even recommend Karen our wedding planner to us. The day was perfect and I would not change a thing.
AvatarJ
9/08/2025
The whole process of reserving this venue and service was great. We enjoyed our reunion event. The food and service was excellent. Would highly recommend! No complaints.
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8/31/2025
The Wild Bear Tavern was absolutely incredible! From the very beginning, their team was professional, responsive, and so easy to communicate with. Every detail was handled with car...
e, and they made the entire planning process stress-free. On the day of our event, the service was flawless attentive, friendly, and efficient. The food and drinks were outstanding, and so many of our guests are still talking about how much they loved the atmosphere and experience. We truly felt valued and taken care of, and the level of service went above and beyond our expectations. If you’re looking for a venue that combines professionalism, warmth, and exceptional quality, The Wild Bear Tavern is the perfect choice. Highly recommend!
AvatarJ
6/12/2025
We had the best time and the team at Wild Bear Tavern really made our day special. Venue, Catering and Communication are all 10's for us! I know your survey said a ranking of 1-6...
, but we feel all of these categories exceeded our expectations in every single way. Your communication was on point during the entire process. We felt confident in our choices leading up to the day and knew that we were going to be taken care of. Sherry was an absolute pleasure to work with. During the tour she was more than accommodating and even gave us ideas on what to do in town. We ended up bringing our entire wedding party to the tavern on Friday for live music (at Sherry's recommendation) and the entire crew had a great time. Sherry even had the performer give Maddie and I a shout out during the performance which made the night even more special. During dinner Sunday, the bartenders on staff were amazing! Joking with our guests and even playing music for us to dance to. At one point cowboy hats came out and the party was great! We felt so welcomed by everyone at Wild Bear Tavern. I genuinely think our trip would not have been the same without the staff at the tavern. I don't have anything to tell you to improve on, because it was perfect from start to finish.
AvatarT
10/08/2024
We hosted a client's rehearsal dinner and welcome reception at The Wild Bear Tavern and both events were a huge success. The couple and guests raved about the food (an amazing fam...
ily style Italian dinner). The staff is welcoming and accommodating and the space is wonderful. You can't beat those views! We would absolutely host future events here.
Response from The Wild Bear Tavern on 10/16/2024
Thank you so much for your review. We thoroughly enjoyed working with you. You beautifully...
set up the perfect reception, and your clients were absolutely lovely!
AvatarC
8/05/2024
My client's had the best possible experience at the Wild Bear Tavern for their daughter's wedding. Tracy was easygoing and so personable to work. She went the extra mile to make th...
e day a success. The staff was also brilliant and the food was amazing! The Tavern is one of the most picture-perfect backdrops in Colorado! I highly recommend them, and will use them again!
AvatarM
5/22/2024
I’ve been entertaining 30 to 40 clients once a year to a day of snowmobiling and a nite at the Gateway . I do several different trips for my customer base but the trip to Grand Lak...
e is always the best . Mostly due to the accommodations and Sheri and her staff at the Wild Bear Tavern . Whether it’s prime rib, pizza or burgers , the food and service are always top shelf. I’m actually getting ready to book my next event. See you soon. Michael O’Brien

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120 Lake Avenue, Grand Lake, CO
120 Lake Avenue, Grand Lake, CO
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